The Viidumäe heritage culture trail runs around the forested Raunamägi hill, which is the highest and oldest area in Saaremaa. Historically, the area of Viidumäe was used by the state manors of the parish, while the forests belonged to the state. The Viidumäe heritage culture trail offers the opportunity to explore the heritage culture found in the forests of Audaku, such as the resin taps on trees that resemble fish tails, as well as traces of historical forest management, while also gaining an understanding of the role humans have played in the development of the local forests and the nature conservation area. The Rauna observation tower and the leprosarium of Audaku are located along the trail. The Viidumäe heritage culture trail is 3.3 km long and can be found in nature by looking out for the blue markers.
Sights
The Antsülusjärve terrace, forest communities of different ages, plants under nature protection, the leper’s cemetery, Raunamägi hill, and the Rauna observation tower.
Amenities
Observation platform by the terrace, information boards
Parking
The car park can accommodate six cars or three minibuses.
Located in Viidumäe Nature Reserve. Further information can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 454 6880 +372 527 7421
E-mail: info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type: study trail
Location info
Location : Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions : Drive 73 km on Kuivastu–Kuressaare road, turn right onto the Kuressaare roundabout and drive 2.8 km to the next roundabout, exit towards Kihelkonna. Drive 12.6 km on Kuressaare–Kihelkonna–Veere road and turn left onto Käesla–Karala–Loona road. Drive 8.9 km and turn right, following the sign to Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre. Drive 2.3 km on gravel road and turn right to the small parking area which marks the start of two trails introducing Viidumäe Nature Reserve—the Audaku hiking trail and the Viidumäe study trail.
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Telephone:
+372 454 6880 +372 527 7421
E-mail:
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee
Object type:
study trail
Location info
Location:
Saare County, Viidumäe Nature Reserve
Saaremaa municipality
Navigation instructions:
Drive 73 km on Kuivastu–Kuressaare road, turn right onto the Kuressaare roundabout and drive 2.8 km to the next roundabout, exit towards Kihelkonna. Drive 12.6 km on Kuressaare–Kihelkonna–Veere road and turn left onto Käesla–Karala–Loona road. Drive 8.9 km and turn right, following the sign to Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre. Drive 2.3 km on gravel road and turn right to the small parking area which marks the start of two trails introducing Viidumäe Nature Reserve—the Audaku hiking trail and the Viidumäe study trail.
